Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show seeks public's help to mark 70 years

To celebrate the show's 70th anniversary, the organizers want to collect photos and videos from years past.

December 29, 2024

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will celebrate its 70th anniversary in February. Courtesy of Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

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The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is an annual tradition that's about to celebrate a big milestone in 2025: its 70th anniversary.

In honor of the anniversary, the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is asking the community to participate by submitting photos and videos of themselves at previous shows. Contributors can email submissions to [email protected].

The 2025 event will run at WestWorld from Thursday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 23, and will feature over 2,100 horses who will compete for more than $1 million in prize money, exciting competitions, a shopping expo and more.

“This show is a special celebration of the people and horses who come together year after year, right here in Scottsdale,” Melissa Schalles, executive director of the AHAA, said in the announcement. “If you’ve ever been to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, you know that this event helped shape what Scottsdale is today and has had tremendous impact both economically, culturally and socially over the past six decades,” said Schalles.

The immersive experience will return this year, giving attendees a hands-on experience to learn, touch, ride, dress up and take pictures hosted by AHAA’s Amateur Committee. The interactive experience, included in the event ticket, introduces newcomers to the world of horses. The AHAA will also celebrate the fourth annual National Arabian Horse Day on Feb. 19 with special events and activities at the show.

The 11-day show will start at 8 a.m. each day at WestWorld located at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. General admission tickets cost $15, tickets for seniors are $10, and children ages 17 and under are free. Military Appreciation Day is Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, when military personnel and their families can attend for free. A family night will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, giving families free admission beginning at 4:30 p.m. A special general admission ticket good for all 11 days can be purchased for $75. Tickets are available each day at the gate as well as online.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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